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Anthony Sciaraffa Obituary

Sciaraffa, Anthony J. age 87, loving husband of Anna Marie (nee Garippo) Sciaraffa, devoted father of Jerry (Christine) Sciaraffa, Marilyn (Fred) Mangione, Margaret Ann (Joseph) Montana, Anne Marie Sciaraffa, Julie Sciaraffa, Karen (Joseph) Dellaria Sr., and the late Robert (Patricia) Sciaraffa, cherished grandfather of Christina (Philip) Marcantelli, Joseph and Michele Montana, Anthony & Dianna Sciaraffa, Joseph Dellaria Jr., Theresa, Laura, and Stephen Sciaraffa, great grandfather of Nicholas and Dominic Marcantelli, dear brother of Helen (the late Michael) Tuozzo, the late Orlando (the late Archangel and the late Rose) Sciaraffa, the late Theresa (the late Leonard) Caifano, the late Gerard (the late Rose Marie) Sciaraffa, dear brother in law of Louis (Colette) Garippo, fond uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Veteran of WWII, Retired investigator for the Cook County Medical Examiners Office, and funeral director for over 66 years. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. from Salerno Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago, Sciaraffa Funeral Directors, to St. Giles Church, Mass 11 a.m. 1045 N. Columbian Ave., Oak Park. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 1 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dominican University, 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest, 60305 for the Robert L. Sciaraffa Memorial Scholarship Fund. For information please call (773) 889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2007.

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Matt Thompson

March 21, 2007

Dear Anna Marie, Julie, Jerry & Family...
Im very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I have great memories of him while I was a student in Mortuary School in 2001-02 and working at the funeral home in Chicago. I recall his excitement and enthusiasm for the business and his family-- both before and after his stroke. I'm glad to see that you are carrying on the family business--- he should be proud. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I still chuckle from time to time remembering the nick name he had for me.....

Take Care,
Matt "The Hammer" Thompson

Dolores & Nancy Lombardo

March 17, 2007

Dear Anna Marie, Julie & Family,

Our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of Tony. Please know that the kindness he always gave to others, will be his legacy forever. We wish you peace.

Debra, Peter, Peter, Adrienne & Amanda Caridi

March 17, 2007

To all of our Chicago cousins: Words cannot express how sorry we are for you and how much Tony meant to all of us. We were fortunate over these past ten years or so to be able to get know him and all of you, you all always made us feel so welcome and part of your own family. His smiling face and his "how you doing baby?!" will forever be in our minds and hearts!! He was a truly wonderful man who will be dearly missed by so many people. We are so sorry that we were unable to make it there to be with you, but please know that you were all in our hearts and prayers these last few days. All of our love to all of you...

Karen & Jim Carollo

March 17, 2007

Dear Anna Marie and Family, Tony was a dear friend of my Dad and Mom Ralph & Lillian Lango, he was always there for our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Phil & Marie Luparello

March 16, 2007

Julie & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We know how much your father meant to all of you and he was a great family man and I know he was so proud that you and Jerry continued the business that he began years ago. Julie, the letter you wrote to your dad was so touching and meaningful. There are so memories that will always be with you, and hopefully that will get you through this difficult time. We love you and will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Bonnie & Terry Greco

March 16, 2007

Dear Margaret, Joe, and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We know your memories amd love will help you all through this difficult time.

Ray Blankenship

March 16, 2007

Jerry and Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.
Ray and Kathleen Blankenship

Frank De Seno Jr.

March 16, 2007

I am very sorry for your loss. I have known Tony for many years and he has always been a friend of my whole family and always treated us well. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Anthony J. Vecchiolla, Jr

March 16, 2007

On behalf of the entire Vecchiolla
family I want to extend our deepest
sympathy to your family at this time. Words can not express the sorrow felt. Mr. Sciaraffa was present at a difficult times in our
family. His professionalism and friendship was always appreciated.
Now our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless.

Connie Ganschow

March 16, 2007

Dear Anna Marie & Family,
Through the roughest times of my life, there always seemed to be a Sciaraffa at my side. I remeber those Melvina years fondly and the support and friendship from Tony and the entire Sciaraffa family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie (Healy) Ganschow

Salvatore DeCola

March 15, 2007

Dear Anna Marie and Family;

Marie Jan and I are so sorry to learn of your loss. We'll keep you in our prayers, and we'll always keep the great memories of the General in our hearts. Jan and I are in Arizona or we would be by your side in person.

Sincerely
Sal DeCola

Patricia Mark

March 15, 2007

Dear Ann Marie and Family ... Thinking of you at this time with love and understanding. We'll all miss "Mr. Sciaraffa" ... he was a unique and loving human being. Warm embraces to you all.
Patricia(Rossi)Mark

Max & Eunice Fisher

March 15, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

KAREN VALENTINO

March 15, 2007

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU FAMILY. POPS WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. I REMEMBER THE ELECTIONS WHEN HE WOULD COME TO THE POLLS AND JOKE WITH JOHN AND I.
LOVE KAREN, NICOLE VALENTINO AND JOHN DEL MEDICO

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